Haya: The Saudi Journal of Life Sciences (SJLS)
Volume-6 | Issue-04 | 63-73
Original Research Article
The Value of Life in Dayak Meratus Custom, Indonesian
Ahmad Herman, Iim Wasliman, Hanafiah, Yosal Iriantara, Budi Suryadi
Published : April 29, 2021
Abstract
Dayak indigenous communities have traditionally maintained and normalized the value of their ancestors, as a form of efforts to maintain these values, Dayak indigenous communities continue to perform rituals Balian in their interactive activities with nature. The research approach used is qualitative research with case study methods and research informants as a data source while data analysis techniques use stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation and verification of conclusions conducted continuously until saturated. The results showed that the value of Dayak indigenous communities in the hall Kiyu hereditary upholds their pattern of life and relationship with nature. The value of life includes rice farming where rice is sacred and must be treated according to its dignity from planting to put back into the barn. According to belief, rice is a celestial plant and has decreased its dignity because it is in the dark world (real world, earth) must be restored to its sacred form of presenting various ceremonies for him who is sustainable.